Zoo Packs

Parents, your child will soon be visiting the Memphis Zoo! The Zoo’s gift shops have a selection of exciting and educational items that enable your child to bring the Zoo experience home. Download our helpful Field Trip Planning guide for more information on how you can make the most of your child's zoo visit.

Lunch Plans

Option 1: The most convenient meal option is to order your lunches from the Zoo’s very own Cat House Café. Our Small Kids Lunch is $4.95 per student (plus 9.25% sales tax); each child will receive a healthy bag lunch that meets USDA School Lunch Requirements: Choice of Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Baked Cheetos® Carrot Snacks 100% Pure Juice Cup. Our Big Kids Lunch is $7.95 and has a Hoagie sandwich, Lays Potato Chips, carrots and bottled water. Please call at least two weeks in advance to order your lunches from the Cat House Café. You’ll need to provide your school’s tax I.D. number to waive the sales tax on your order. Call the Cat House Café at 901.333.6784.

Option 2: Picnic lunches are welcome in the Zoo. Please follow these rules when bringing in your lunches:Groups may eat lunch in outdoor picnic areas only (please see map on the back of this guide for locations).The Zoo does not have facilities on grounds to store coolers.